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Electrode perforation of a silicone breast implant in a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator carrier: A previously unreported device complication

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs) eliminate intravascular lead-related risks but require parasternal and lateral electrode tunneling.1 Submuscular breast implants alter chest wall anatomy, particularly through expansion of the lower breast pole.2 Whether these subfascial anatomy alterations carry the risk of conflict between the S-ICD electrode trajectory and the implant capsule has not been investigated yet.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.07.018

Authors: Theodoros Maximidou, Jonas Wörmann, Wolfram Malter, Daniel Steven, Jakob Lüker

Institutions: University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100